Given 9/22 Due 10/2

Look over the Declaration of Independence.
Write and turn in the following:
  • What is the structure of the document? What format is used to present their complaints?
  • What arguments do the authors use? Are they valid? Are there enough to justify rebellion? Are they well written?

Turn in on paper or via email.


Given 10/01 Due 10/13

Spend at least one hour working on your Term One test questions. Use the wiki, the Internet, the textbook, etc. to learn about one or more of the questions on the test.

Add the info to your wiki.


Lowell Homework
Given 10/27 Due 11/05


Read the two different accounts of the Lowell factory experiment linked below. Write a paragraph explaining which one you think is more accurate, and why you think that is the case. Turn it in on paper, or email it to me.



Secession of the South
Given 11/23 Due 11/30


If a southern state, or even a bunch of them, wanted to leave the union in 1860, why did the North fight the Civil War to prevent that instead of just letting them form their own country or countries?

In order to answer this question, you need to ask a variety of people, perhaps find some opinions online, and then share what you learned in your response. Be sure to tell me where you got those opinions and how that affected your understanding of this question. Turn it in on paper, on your wiki, or through email.



Term Two Test Answer
Given 12/04 Due 12/18


Select one of the questions for the term 2 test and write up your answer. You can use it as a draft, if you want, to get feedback from Mr. Little or others, and improve it before the end of the term.